NFL Players React After Damar Hamlin Collapses, Monday Night Football Gets Postponed
Jan 2, 2023, 7:54 PM | Updated: 8:35 pm
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SALT LAKE CITY – NFL players and teams shared their support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he collapsed on the field following a hit on Monday Night Football.
The Cincinnati Bengals hosted the Bills in Week 17 on Monday, January 2.
With 6:12 remaining in the opening quarter, Hamlin tackled Tee Higgins and stood up before collapsing to the turf. After falling to the ground, Hamlin reportedly received CPR on the field before leaving the stadium in an ambulance.
RELATED: Buffalo Billsโ Hamlin Collapses On Field, Gets CPR; Game Suspended
Following the ambulance’s departure from the field, the game was temporarily suspended and both teams returned to the locker room.
A short time later, the game was officially postponed.
— NFL (@NFL) January 3, 2023
The Bills and Bengals have both left the field and the game has temporarily been suspended. pic.twitter.com/pb4QZPgHtn
— ESPN (@espn) January 3, 2023
Current and former players, as well as teams from around the league, shared their support of Hamlin amid the scary situation.
NFL players & teams react after Damar Hamlin collapses
The thoughts and prayers of all of Bills Mafia are supporting you, Damar. ๐ pic.twitter.com/lDWNAOEPX4
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
โค๏ธ๐ pic.twitter.com/yTZzQs0QAp
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) January 3, 2023
Sending big prayers & love to @HamlinIsland right now ๐๐๐
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) January 3, 2023
The NFLPA and everyone in our community is praying for Damar Hamlin. We have been in touch with Bills and Bengals players, and with the NFL. The only thing that matters at this moment is Damarโs health and well being.
— NFLPA (@NFLPA) January 3, 2023
Prayers up for Hamlin!! Speechless ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
— Marcus Williams (@MarcusWilliams) January 3, 2023
Prayers for Hamlin ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
— ๐ผ๐ธjay Tufele๐ฆ๐ธ (@tufele123) January 3, 2023
Praying for you Damar! Please be okay!
— Matt Gay ๐ฑ (@MGtweetymonster) January 3, 2023
Prayers manโฆ if youโre religious or not.๐๐ผ
— Simi Fehoko (@Simi_Fehoko) January 3, 2023
Cancel the game. Bigger than ball
— Simi Fehoko (@Simi_Fehoko) January 3, 2023
This game should not continue.
— Kaimana Nacua (@KaiNacua) January 3, 2023
Thatโs heart breaking to see mann. Prayers out ๐๐ฝ
— Alohi Gilman (@alohigilman) January 3, 2023
Damar ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
— ZMOโ๏ธ (@PresMoss2) January 3, 2023
Just pull thru D Ham๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ
— ZMOโ๏ธ (@PresMoss2) January 3, 2023
๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ 3๏ธโฃ
— Tim Patrick (@Tpstreets) January 3, 2023
Heavenly Father
Please find it in your will to heal Damar Hamlin from whatever is causing his injuries. Protect him from any further harm. Please Lord, allow him to go home to his family. Healthy Father God. In Jesus name Amen
— Robert โTurboโ Turbin (@RobertJTurbin) January 3, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with Damar Hamlin ๐
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) January 3, 2023
our thoughts + prayers are with Damar Hamlin, the Bills and Bills Mafia ๐๐ https://t.co/tINN1fPwu5
— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) January 3, 2023
Our prayers are with Damar Hamlin, his loved ones, and the entire Bills organization ๐ https://t.co/IyUU7oXMPM
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlin and the entire Buffalo Bills organization ๐ https://t.co/BPwZFj7Tqx
— New York Giants (@Giants) January 3, 2023
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Damar Hamlin, his family and the @BuffaloBills ๐
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) January 3, 2023
Our thoughts are with @HamlinIsland and the entire @BuffaloBills organization. https://t.co/LxBPbqLjzo
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) January 3, 2023
Sending our prayers to Damar Hamlin and his family ๐๐ค
— Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) January 3, 2023
Our prayers are with Damar Hamlin ๐
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) January 3, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with Damar Hamlin and the Bills. ๐งก https://t.co/ZyLbQU2BI1
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) January 3, 2023
We send our thoughts and prayers to Damar Hamlin, his family, and the @BuffaloBills ๐ https://t.co/AC9O9U0h4J
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) January 3, 2023
Sending our prayers to Damar Hamlin and the @BuffaloBills ๐๐
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) January 3, 2023
We offer our prayers and well wishes to Damar Hamlin and his family.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) January 3, 2023
Prayers for Bills safety Damar Hamlin, his family and loved ones. ๐ — Ben.
— BigBen7.com (@_BigBen7) January 3, 2023
๐๐ For Hamlin
Isaiah 54:17
— Dan Orlovsky (@danorlovsky7) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlinโฆthe entire world is lifting this young man up.
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlin๐๐พ๐๐พ
— Chris Odom (@Chrisodom98) January 3, 2023
Considering the magnitude of what could be happening to one of our NFL brothers on that field, I hope this game is postponed.
We are Humans first.
I pray for every member of the Hamlin family ๐๐ฟ
— Calvin Anderson (@THE_CONDA25) January 3, 2023
Man.. hope Hamlinโs alright.
Makes a tackle.. stands up.. faints??.. then slams the back of his head off of the turf causing a concussion??
Is that what we just witnessed there?
Scary scary scary stuff
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 3, 2023
Praying hard for Hamlin right now.. please let him be okay ๐๐ฝ
— Christian Kirk (@ckirk) January 3, 2023
Praying hard for D Hamlin ๐๐พ
— Myles Garrett (@Flash_Garrett) January 3, 2023
Nobody gives a damn about football right now. Call the game. The health of Damar Hamlin is the only thing that matters. You can figure out the logistics later, not now. Continue praying for the Hamlin family ๐.
— Jacob Hester (@JacobHester18) January 3, 2023
Prayers up for Hamlin bro ๐๐ฝ
— Michael Carter II (@mcarter2nd) January 3, 2023
Prayer is POWERFUL โฆ please pray for my PITT brother Damar Hamlin ๐
— LeSean Shady Mccoy (@CutonDime25) January 3, 2023
God be wit D Hamlin right now!! ๐
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) January 3, 2023
Please keep Demar Hamlin and his family in your thoughts and prayers. NFL doesnโt have a manual on how to proceed after an incident like this. ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐พ#MondayNightFootball #BillsVsBengals
— shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) January 3, 2023
Sending Prayers Out To Damar Hamlin๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
— ๐ฆ MaddMaxx๐ฆ (@CrosbyMaxx) January 3, 2023
This is about Damar Hamlin and His Health. I must say this though another aspect of why this game should be postponed is because of the type of focus it takes to play a professional football game is as intense as it gets and I truly donโt believe these men can get that back. IMO
— Marcus Spears (@mspears96) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlin and his safety. Iโm at a loss for words. ๐๐ป
— Taylor Lewan (@TaylorLewan77) January 3, 2023
Prayers up for Damar Hamlin and his family. This game shouldโve been called, nobody is concerned about football right nowโฆ
— Kyler Murray (@K1) January 3, 2023
Praying heavy for Hamlinโฆ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ
— CJ Uzomah (@cj_uzomah) January 3, 2023
Unbelievably sadโฆ. Heart is extremely heavy right now. Prayers for @HamlinIsland his health and the Hamlin Family now. Life is too important. Cherish every moment.
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlin and his family. This is heartbreaking. God I ask u anoint him with the blood of Jesus. Amen
— Chief David Njoku (@David_Njoku80) January 3, 2023
Lord I send my prayers out to D Hamlin his family, friends, and teammates. I pray God can breathe air into his lungs and revive him. With God all things are possible! ๐๐พ
— Rodney McLeod (@Rodney_McLeod4) January 3, 2023
This game needs to be cancel. More than football we talking about a young man life and health. All prayers to mr. Hamlin and his family.
— Vince Wilfork (@wilfork75) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlin๐
— Bailey Zappe (@baileyzappe04) January 3, 2023
Prayers to Damar Hamlin and family/loved ones ๐๐พ
— Trent Brown (@Trent) January 3, 2023
Praying for Damar Hamlin and his family.
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) January 3, 2023
Wow โฆ prayers for Damar Hamlin ๐๐ฝ๐
— Chandler Wooten (@ItsMeWootang) January 3, 2023
I just heard about the horrific injury in the Bills vs. Bengals game. Pray for DaMar Hamlin ๐๐ฟ
— Dr. Derwin L. Gray (@DerwinLGray) January 3, 2023
Please donโt share the video of the Damar Hamlin play. Share this because we are all Praying for him and his family. pic.twitter.com/QnO7DpAo7u
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 3, 2023
The game is not important.
Damar Hamlinโs life is important.
Please be ok. Please.
๐๐ผ
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) January 3, 2023
Prayers for Hamlin ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ๐๐ฝ i hope everything is okay.
— Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) January 3, 2023
Father God, I pray that Damar Hamlin is okay and here with us. I also ask that he have a speedy recovery mentally & physically God; in Jesus nameโฆ Amen๐๐พ
— SAUCE (@iamSauceGardner) January 3, 2023
Please join me in prayer for Damar Hamlin ๐
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) January 3, 2023
Damar Hamlin collapses during Monday Night Football
Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday nightโs game against the Bengals.
Hamlin collided with Bengals receiver Tee Higgins after a completion. He got to his feet, appeared to adjust his face mask with his right hand, and then fell backward about three seconds later and lay motionless.
Hamlin was surrounded by stunned players from both teams, and when he was taken off the field 16 minutes later, the Bills gathered in prayer.
While medical personnel were gathered around Hamlin, his uniform was cut off and he appeared to be getting CPR. ESPN reported on its telecast that Hamlin was also given oxygen. He was strapped to a backboard and moved into the ambulance.
โNo oneโs been through this,โ longtime NFL quarterback Troy Aikman said on the ESPN telecast. โIโve never seen anything like it, either.โ
The game was suspended 21 minutes after the injury, and players walked off the field slowly.
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field and was administered CPR before being driven away in an ambulance during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.#NFL #DamarHamlin #MondayNightFootball https://t.co/anSfXYEAbQ
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) January 3, 2023
The 24-year-old Hamlin spent five years of college at Pitt โ his hometown โ and appeared in 48 games for the Panthers over that span. He was a second-team All-ACC performer as a senior, was voted a team captain and was picked to play in the Senior Bowl.
He was drafted in the sixth round by the Bills in 2021, played in 14 games as a rookie and then became a starter this year once Micah Hyde was lost for the season to injury.
Entering the game, the 6-foot, 200-pound Hamlin had 91 tackles, including 63 solo tackles, and 1 1/2 sacks.
Kyle Irelandย is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of theย Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).